{"product_id":"gaspari-nutrition-creatine-hmb","title":"Gaspari Nutrition Creatine HMB","description":"\u003cp\u003eGaspari Creatine HMB takes the most proven strength supplement in sports nutrition and pairs it with an ingredient built for the other half of the equation — holding onto the muscle already earned. Each serve delivers 5,000 mg of micronised creatine monohydrate alongside 2,000 mg of HMB, plus vitamin D3, calcium and BioPerine black pepper extract.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a single-scoop formula aimed at lifters who want more from their creatine than a strength bump alone, particularly through heavy training blocks, cutting phases, or any stretch where the training load is high and the calories aren't.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Gaspari Creatine HMB\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5,000 mg micronised creatine monohydrate\u003c\/strong\u003e — the full research-backed daily dose, micronised for easier mixing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2,000 mg HMB per serve\u003c\/strong\u003e — supplied as calcium β-hydroxy β-methylbutyrate, the form used in the research\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupports strength, power and exercise performance\u003c\/strong\u003e — creatine underpins the body's ATP energy system for short, explosive efforts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupports lean muscle maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e — HMB helps limit muscle protein breakdown following intense training\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12.5 mcg (500 IU) vitamin D3\u003c\/strong\u003e — contributes to normal muscle function and bone health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5 mg BioPerine black pepper extract\u003c\/strong\u003e — standardised to 95% piperine to support nutrient absorption\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is HMB?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHMB (β-hydroxy β-methylbutyrate) is a metabolite of leucine, one of the three branched-chain amino acids. The body makes a small amount of it naturally, but only a fraction of dietary leucine ever converts to HMB, which is why supplementing is the practical way to reach a meaningful dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts role is essentially protective. Where creatine works on the energy side of the equation — helping regenerate ATP so more work can be done at high intensity — HMB works on the muscle preservation side, helping reduce the rate of muscle protein breakdown after hard training. The two operate through completely different pathways, which is exactly why they pair well: one drives the training output, the other helps hold onto what that training builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Creatine Monohydrate?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreatine monohydrate remains the most studied sports supplement available, and it's still the benchmark every other form is measured against. Increasing muscle phosphocreatine stores allows faster ATP regeneration during short, maximal efforts — which translates to more reps at a given load, and more total training volume over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe micronised form used here has been processed into finer particles, which improves how readily it disperses in liquid and tends to sit better in the stomach than standard creatine powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho It Suits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGaspari Creatine HMB suits strength and physique athletes running heavy training blocks, anyone in a calorie deficit who wants to hold onto lean mass, and team sport or conditioning athletes managing a high training load. The Unflavoured version is the pick for anyone already mixing it into a protein shake or intra-workout, since it contains nothing but the actives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow To Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix one scoop into 240–300 mL of cold water or a beverage of choice. Scoop sizes differ between the two options — 7.5 g for Unflavoured and 10 g for Strawberry Lemonade — but both deliver the same actives across 30 serves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results, take within 30 minutes after training. It can also be taken on rest days to support recovery. Consistency matters more than timing with creatine, so daily use is what drives the result. Do not exceed the recommended dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServings:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStacks Well With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhey or egg protein post-training — to support protein synthesis alongside recovery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn intra-workout formula — to support performance across longer sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectrolytes — creatine draws water into the muscle cell, so hydration is worth staying on top of\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlways read the label and use only as directed. If symptoms persist, see your healthcare professional. Not suitable for children or pregnant or breastfeeding women. Manufactured in a facility that also processes milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, wheat and soy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaspari Nutrition","offers":[{"title":"Strawberry Lemonade","offer_id":48694806315233,"sku":"GN-CHMB30SL","price":79.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Unflavoured","offer_id":48694806348001,"sku":"GN-CHMB30U","price":79.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0537\/0291\/8323\/files\/Gaspari_Creatine_HMB_30_Servings_Strawberry_Lemonade_Front.webp?v=1784604057","url":"https:\/\/asnonline.co.nz\/products\/gaspari-nutrition-creatine-hmb","provider":"ASN Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}